Jefferson High School Alumni
El Paso, Texas (TX)
Recent Members
| Antonio Estrada | 1975 |
| Blanca Ivonne | 1993 |
| Destenee Janae | 2022 |
| Dores Floses | 1962 |
| Fernie Silva | 1986 |
| James Kelley | 1974 |
| Ruben Cabral | 1975 |
| Salvador Diaz De Leon | 1972 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
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Honored Military Alumni
al celaya
Class of 1955
Air Force, 20+ Years
worked as telephone installer/cableman for six yrs, one year as a supply warehouseman supervisor, 14 years as a teletype/crypto maintenance technician and instructor for 3 years, retired as a Master Sergeant (E7). awared three USAF Commendation Medals, Vietnam service medals, Army and AF good conduct medals, and numerous other awards.
Class of 1955
Air Force, 20+ Years
worked as telephone installer/cableman for six yrs, one year as a supply warehouseman supervisor, 14 years as a teletype/crypto maintenance technician and instructor for 3 years, retired as a Master Sergeant (E7). awared three USAF Commendation Medals, Vietnam service medals, Army and AF good conduct medals, and numerous other awards.
Alfonso Peña
Class of 1962
Air Force, 20+ Years
Joined the US Navy, August 1960 where I obtained my high school GED. After serving 3+ yrs, I enlisted in the US Air Force, Jan 1968 and retired as a Senior Master Sargeant in Feb 1985 after serving 17+ years.
Class of 1962
Air Force, 20+ Years
Joined the US Navy, August 1960 where I obtained my high school GED. After serving 3+ yrs, I enlisted in the US Air Force, Jan 1968 and retired as a Senior Master Sargeant in Feb 1985 after serving 17+ years.
Armando Bernie Perez
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired Master Chief Petty Officer
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired Master Chief Petty Officer
Eddie Trujillo
Class of 1977
Navy, 15 Years
U.S.Navy 1 1/2 year in Norfolk Va. 13 1/2 years base in San Diego Ca. four trip over sea total of two years 3 month outside the U.S. enjoy meeting different cultures and believes. Awarded the Metal for Humanitarian aware for assisting with the welfare of people in Foreign countrys. Rescuing people afloat in the waters near Vietnam
Class of 1977
Navy, 15 Years
U.S.Navy 1 1/2 year in Norfolk Va. 13 1/2 years base in San Diego Ca. four trip over sea total of two years 3 month outside the U.S. enjoy meeting different cultures and believes. Awarded the Metal for Humanitarian aware for assisting with the welfare of people in Foreign countrys. Rescuing people afloat in the waters near Vietnam
Edwardo Sotelo
Class of 1962
Navy, 20+ Years
Joined the Navy in 1960 and completed my GED in 1961 otherwise I woul have graduated in 1962.
Class of 1962
Navy, 20+ Years
Joined the Navy in 1960 and completed my GED in 1961 otherwise I woul have graduated in 1962.
Enrique (Henry) F. Chavez
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
United States Navy Submarine Force for 21 years. Retired as a Senior Chief Fire Controlman "Submarine Qualified"
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
United States Navy Submarine Force for 21 years. Retired as a Senior Chief Fire Controlman "Submarine Qualified"
Ernesto Meza
Class of 1964
Air Force, 4 Years
Served as Physiological Training
Serve as Physiological Training Specialist training pilots in altitude chambers, ejection seat trainer, and parachuting.
Class of 1964
Air Force, 4 Years
Served as Physiological Training
Serve as Physiological Training Specialist training pilots in altitude chambers, ejection seat trainer, and parachuting.
Fernando Frescas
Class of 1981
Army Reserves, 8 Years
Combat Medic and X-Ray Technician with Detachment 1, 44th Evacuation Hospital, 807th Medical Brigade U.S. Army Reserves
Class of 1981
Army Reserves, 8 Years
Combat Medic and X-Ray Technician with Detachment 1, 44th Evacuation Hospital, 807th Medical Brigade U.S. Army Reserves
Fernando Frescas
Class of 1981
Army Reserves, 8 Years
Det 1, 44th Evac Hospital
Combat Medic and X-Ray Technician
Class of 1981
Army Reserves, 8 Years
Det 1, 44th Evac Hospital
Combat Medic and X-Ray Technician
George Duchene
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
Taiwan, Korea, Guam, Phillipines, Japan, Norton AFB, March AFB,
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
Taiwan, Korea, Guam, Phillipines, Japan, Norton AFB, March AFB,
Henry F. Chavez
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
Served 21 years in the Submarine Force achieving the rank of Senior Chief Fire Controlman. Stationed in Groton, CT., Norfolk, VA., and Kittery, ME.
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
Served 21 years in the Submarine Force achieving the rank of Senior Chief Fire Controlman. Stationed in Groton, CT., Norfolk, VA., and Kittery, ME.
Ida Ortega Weiner
Class of 1975
Army, 20+ Years
Commisioned among first women in combat arms, -Air Defense Artillery Branch in 1980 and continued to serve in the Military Intelligence Branch; Desert Shield, Desert Storm, United Nations-Former Yugoslavia. Retired combat veteran, receipient of the Bronze Star.
Class of 1975
Army, 20+ Years
Commisioned among first women in combat arms, -Air Defense Artillery Branch in 1980 and continued to serve in the Military Intelligence Branch; Desert Shield, Desert Storm, United Nations-Former Yugoslavia. Retired combat veteran, receipient of the Bronze Star.
Ignacio A Dominguez Jr.
Class of 1976
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Stationed in Hawaii, did two west pac floats. 1978-1982.
Class of 1976
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Stationed in Hawaii, did two west pac floats. 1978-1982.
Jaime V. Alvarez, USN, Ret
Class of 1968
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired as a Gunner's Mate First Class Petty Officer. Stationed on 5 US Navy Ships out of Yokosuska, Japan, San Diego, CA, Seattle Washington, NAS New Orleans, LA, NRC Los Angles, CA: NSA Long Becach, CA SIMA Weapons Officer
Class of 1968
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired as a Gunner's Mate First Class Petty Officer. Stationed on 5 US Navy Ships out of Yokosuska, Japan, San Diego, CA, Seattle Washington, NAS New Orleans, LA, NRC Los Angles, CA: NSA Long Becach, CA SIMA Weapons Officer
Jesse Cuellar
Class of 1985
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Expeditionary Airfields Service Chief. 24+ yrs and still going strong
Class of 1985
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Expeditionary Airfields Service Chief. 24+ yrs and still going strong
Jesus Licon
Class of 1972
Air Force, 4 Years
Class of 1972. Served 4 years at Great Falls, Montana.
Class of 1972
Air Force, 4 Years
Class of 1972. Served 4 years at Great Falls, Montana.
Jesus Lopez
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Honorably discharged as a Sgt. E-5. Tour of duty in Vietnam 1969-1970.
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Honorably discharged as a Sgt. E-5. Tour of duty in Vietnam 1969-1970.
Jesus Roberto "BETO" Vasquez
Class of 1966
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Robert was KIA in Vietnam January 1968 and received the NAVY CROSS, and recently we had the HONOR OF NAMING A PARK IN HIS HONOR in El Paso. The Parks name is SGT. JESUS ROBERTO "BETO" PARK. Please, if you get a chance, stop by and visit. Beto is my brother, my name is Juan Vasquez, class if 1971.
Class of 1966
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Robert was KIA in Vietnam January 1968 and received the NAVY CROSS, and recently we had the HONOR OF NAMING A PARK IN HIS HONOR in El Paso. The Parks name is SGT. JESUS ROBERTO "BETO" PARK. Please, if you get a chance, stop by and visit. Beto is my brother, my name is Juan Vasquez, class if 1971.
Jose Ochoa
Class of 1971
Army, 3 Years
I'm proud to have served my country during difficult times.
Class of 1971
Army, 3 Years
I'm proud to have served my country during difficult times.
Juan F. Vasquez, Sgt. USMC
Class of 1971
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Four of the best years in my life. Japan, Honk Kong, Taiwan, Taipei, Phillipines, Vietnam (Gulf of Tonkin)
Class of 1971
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Four of the best years in my life. Japan, Honk Kong, Taiwan, Taipei, Phillipines, Vietnam (Gulf of Tonkin)
Juan Vargas
Class of 1973
Navy, 20+ Years
I have retired from us navy 20 years from june 14 1973 to august 31 1993. N retired from mililtary sealift command april 18 1995 to 31 july 2015 i have supported the troops for 40 years i am married have been for 43 years this August. I have 3 children in the Philippines. An 2 grand kids an one on the way i thank my FATHER N MOTHER FOR GIVING. ME LIFE AN ESPECIALLY. MY WIFE VIOLETA. N MY TEACHET AT JEFF MRS PENNNINGTON N MISS RODRIGUEZ. AT THE OLD BEALL SCHOOL N ABOUT ALL MY LORD IN YHE HEAVENS
Class of 1973
Navy, 20+ Years
I have retired from us navy 20 years from june 14 1973 to august 31 1993. N retired from mililtary sealift command april 18 1995 to 31 july 2015 i have supported the troops for 40 years i am married have been for 43 years this August. I have 3 children in the Philippines. An 2 grand kids an one on the way i thank my FATHER N MOTHER FOR GIVING. ME LIFE AN ESPECIALLY. MY WIFE VIOLETA. N MY TEACHET AT JEFF MRS PENNNINGTON N MISS RODRIGUEZ. AT THE OLD BEALL SCHOOL N ABOUT ALL MY LORD IN YHE HEAVENS
Juan Vargas
Class of 1973
Navy, 20+ Years
I have retired from us navy 20 years from june 14 1973 to august 31 1993. N retired from mililtary sealift command april 18 1995 to 31 july 2015 i have supported the troops for 40 years i am married have been for 43 years this August. I have 3 children in the Philippines. An 2 grand kids an one on the way i thank my FATHER N MOTHER FOR GIVING. ME LIFE AN ESPECIALLY. MY WIFE VIOLETA. N MY TEACHET AT JEFF MRS PENNNINGTON N MISS RODRIGUEZ. AT THE OLD BEALL SCHOOL N ABOUT ALL MY LORD IN YHE HEAVENS
Class of 1973
Navy, 20+ Years
I have retired from us navy 20 years from june 14 1973 to august 31 1993. N retired from mililtary sealift command april 18 1995 to 31 july 2015 i have supported the troops for 40 years i am married have been for 43 years this August. I have 3 children in the Philippines. An 2 grand kids an one on the way i thank my FATHER N MOTHER FOR GIVING. ME LIFE AN ESPECIALLY. MY WIFE VIOLETA. N MY TEACHET AT JEFF MRS PENNNINGTON N MISS RODRIGUEZ. AT THE OLD BEALL SCHOOL N ABOUT ALL MY LORD IN YHE HEAVENS
Lorena Bernal
Class of 1980
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
6.5 years on active duty in the Army followed by 16 years in the Army Reserve
Class of 1980
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
6.5 years on active duty in the Army followed by 16 years in the Army Reserve
Lorenzo Fernando Garza
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20 Years
Just my luck, I joined the Air Force in 1974 to see some action but by then, Viet Nam was over and then I retired in 1994 just as Desert Storm was starting. I have God to thank for that.
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20 Years
Just my luck, I joined the Air Force in 1974 to see some action but by then, Viet Nam was over and then I retired in 1994 just as Desert Storm was starting. I have God to thank for that.
Manue Cisneros Jr
Class of 1970
Navy Reserves, 6 Years
Servered on the USS Stein DE1065.
Class of 1970
Navy Reserves, 6 Years
Servered on the USS Stein DE1065.
Manuel Diaz
Class of 1973
Navy, 4 Years
Dental Tech DT3(E-4) Field Medic for Marines stationed @ 3rd Marine Air Wing, El Toro, California
Class of 1973
Navy, 4 Years
Dental Tech DT3(E-4) Field Medic for Marines stationed @ 3rd Marine Air Wing, El Toro, California
Marco Morales
Class of 1972
Army, 20+ Years
Served honorably with the 2nd Infantry Division and 8th U.S. Army in Korea and in Panama with the U.S. Army School of the Americas
Class of 1972
Army, 20+ Years
Served honorably with the 2nd Infantry Division and 8th U.S. Army in Korea and in Panama with the U.S. Army School of the Americas
Martin G. Rivera
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 4 Years
crew chief for hueys & cobras helicopters
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 4 Years
crew chief for hueys & cobras helicopters
Michael Roddy
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
served with the greatest force on Earth Go Army
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
served with the greatest force on Earth Go Army
Paula Perez Meek
Class of 1981
Navy, 5 Years
Plus Mississippi Air National Guard total 23 and going!
Class of 1981
Navy, 5 Years
Plus Mississippi Air National Guard total 23 and going!
Pete Morales
Class of 1957
Air Force, 20+ Years
military instructor,special ops,ground equipment maintenance deployed !st sgt.
Class of 1957
Air Force, 20+ Years
military instructor,special ops,ground equipment maintenance deployed !st sgt.
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Our Jefferson High School military alumni are some of the most outstanding people we know and this page recognizes them and everything they have done! Not everyone gets to come home for the holidays and we want our Jefferson High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in El Paso are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!